About Hollis Padded Weight Belt

Being Comfortable when Diving is always important underwater. You where taught that the most important things to look at when selecting gear is Comfort and Fit. The Hollis Padded Weight Belt assures you of a Comfortable way to wear your Weight Belt with this Padded Weight Belt that is available in 4 different sizes with 4 to 7 weight pockets. Hollis Padded Weight Belt utilizes a Standard Nylon Webbing Belt with a Corrosion Resistant Stainless Steel Buckle. Pockets are sewn to the Nylon Webbing and all Edges are Taped and Sewn for Reliable Durability. Pockets feature a Velcro Closure and will accommodate Hard or Soft Weights. Belt comes with D-Rings on either side for attachment of accessory items. Selection of 4 sizes is by waist sizes with Medium fitting waist sizes from 28" to 30" (71.1 to 76.2 cm), Large 32" to 36" (81.3 to 91.4 cm), X-Large 37" to 40" (94 to 101.6 cm) and XXL 41" to 44" (104.1 to 111.8 cm).

I like the versatility of the pockets on my belt. I've used it for both the pool (confined water) classes and open water sessions. Having the extra pockets has allowed me to have extra weights to hand to students for their buoyancy.

Additionally, having the pockets allows for easy movement of the weights for trim adjustment.

The padding and design of the belt make it very comfortable and the distribution of the weights within the pockets mean less stress on the hips or wherever your old belt would have sat.

My only complaint is the webbing for the belt is very slick once wet and did require extra tightening for a few dives till I dialed into the correct tension.

Questions about this item:

Shopper
looking at 6 pocket--have a 35 to 36 inch waist, looked at other question/answers and understand there is plenty of adjustment, correct?

CHARLES H
I have 38" waist and it fits fine. grew to a 40" waist still plenty of room My son has the 5 pocket. It would have fit me before but not really now. 6 pockets also allows a little more freedom as to where you locate and distribute your weight. I prefer mine out on my hips and not centered on my spine line a 5 pocket requires to use the center pocket. Hope this helps. I love this belt. Super durable and very comfortable. You know you have the weight but you don't feel the "belt " at all. it was well worth the little extra money. I also use regular lead to adjust sometimes when I change suits (In cold temps) instead of buying more weight pouches. Pockets have held up fine and the pouch still adds enough padding to not make the solid lead feel uncomfortable.
Chuck